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VST VST3 AU AAX CLAP

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Overview

Key features of the plug-in:

  • Always zero latency, as on an analog mixing desk. No oversampling.
  • Frequency response and phase behavior of analog gear (no cramping near Nyquist).
  • Per-band frequency range up to 30 kHz.
  • Robust TPT filter core that stays stable even when modulated.
  • Dynamic EQ option with variable attack and release times for ducking effects that groove.
  • Clean and transparent sound in every situation, without adding distortion (no aliasing).
  • Intuitive, customizable, modern UI with multi-selection and more.
  • No overwhelming experimental features. Simple and robust.
  • One-time lifetime license with free updates.
  • Set different background colors for instances in DAW sessions.

TAL-EQ is a versatile graphical equalizer designed for great sound, a fast workflow, and effortless usability. It features dynamic processing and multiple stereo editing modes. The spectrum view displays the frequency content and all changes in real time. Supports band frequencies from 10Hz up to 30kHz.

This plugin always runs with zero latency without oversampling and emulates the frequency response of analog equalizers. The topology-preserving filter remains stable even with fast dynamic modulations and is optimized for CPU efficiency.
Each band can be fully automated. Undo/redo and A/B comparison are also included, making it easy to find the perfect setting for any audio material. Use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out.

Customize the plugin: scale the UI to expand the EQ workspace, adjust the size of knobs and text, or change text and background colors to your liking.

Workflow

The workflow is intuitive and simple. Double-click to create a new EQ band. Hold down SHIFT while creating a band to enable dynamics immediately. Use the mouse and mouse wheel to set the position and adjust Q, or use the knobs at the bottom, or enter values directly with the keyboard. Multi-selection is also possible to edit multiple bands in one step.
Double-click a band or use the X icon to delete it. Adjust the slope of the bell curve to create a flat-top bell filter, a flat-top bandpass, or a steeper shelf, low-pass, or high-pass filter. Most filters support a slope from 12dB up to 96dB per octave.

DYNAMIC

Shelf and bell filters support dynamic processing. This allows the EQ band gain to be controlled by the input level of the affected frequency range, helping you achieve more transparent mixes. For example, you can reduce the low end of a bass only when the kick plays—similar to sidechain compression, but less intrusive, since it affects only specific frequency ranges rather than the entire signal. It can also be used for de-essing when certain frequencies exceed a threshold, while leaving quiet parts untouched, along with many other creative applications.

DYNAMIC Enables or disables dynamic processing.
S-CHAIN When enabled, the side-chain signal is used to control the dynamics.
AUTO Auto threshold mode. When disabled a threshold slider shows up that lets you adjust it manually.
RANGE A positive or negative decibel range for the dynamic changes (+-36dB).
ATTACK / RELEASE The attack / release time in milliseconds.

PROCESSING OPTIONS

You can adjust the output volume or pan the signal. With MS enabled, the volume of the mono or stereo part can be adjusted separately. A phase invert button is also available.
The plugin also offers different processing options for each band:

STEREO Processes the stereo signal.
LEFT / RIGHT Processes the left or right channel.
MID Processes only the mono part of the signal.
SIDE Processes only the stereo part of the signal.

When expanded, the meter shows the actual LUFS-M value as additional information. Values can also be entered directly with the keyboard. For volume, a simple click on the label lets you enter a value, while for slider parameters (PAN, MID, SIDE) a right-click is required.

GENERAL

Menu

A click on the preset name opens the menu:

Show Color Dialog...
Opens a dialog that lets you choose different plugin colors. You can also specify your own hex color to create a custom look and feel. The first two hex digits represent the opacity value.

UI Scale Down / Up
Allows you to scale UI components like knobs, buttons, and text. Use scale up if you prefer larger text and controls. The resizer in the bottom right corner increases the UI size/workspace but does not scale the knobs.

UI default scale
Restores the default scaling and size for the plugin UI.

Version
Shows the plugin version.

Registration Info
Shows the email address used to register the product.

Main Settings

The document icon opens the preset browser. The disk icon saves a preset to disk. Undo/redo arrows let you step through modifications, and the A/B button allows quick comparison between two different settings.

BYP
Disables processing, useful for comparing the processed signal with the original audio.

DEFAULT
Loads the default preset, which is always the file named “default” in the preset folder. You can overwrite this file if you want to define a new default preset.

FFT
Enables or disables the real-time spectrum analyzer shown behind the EQ curves.

MIDI LEARN
Lets you MIDI-automate every band parameter, including band selection (selection arrows). “Edit selected” ensures that the currently selected band can be controlled.

SCALE
Controls the global scale of all EQ gains. This should remain at 100% in most cases.

Additional info

Double-clicking any slider or knob resets it to the default value. This is especially useful for the Q parameter, where a value of 0.707 guarantees a flat passband and the steepest possible slope for low-pass, high-pass, and shelf filters.
The plugin comes with many factory presets, most of them created by Andi Vax, a few by Solidtrax and one by Saif Sameer.

Registration

The plugin will run in demo mode without registration. You will receive a key after the payment. The plugin will ask for the key if you open the UI. You need to be online, but offline registration is also possible. You can always login and download the key.



Frequency response of the EQ (16 kHz sample rate with bands above Nyquist):

Ducking demo:

Requirements:
Windows: Windows 10 or higher (64 bit host)

macOS: 10.11 or higher (64 bit host). Universal Binary 2 with native Intel and Apple silicon support (M1, M2, M3...).

AAX: Pro Tools 10.3.6 or higher (64 bit).

LINUX: 64 bit / Ubuntu 18 or similar.

Demo restrictions:

The plug-in produces a rising white noise sound every minute.

Version 1.2.9 / 23.10.2025
  • Regression: Settings not visible when create first band fixed.
  • Improved and smoother mouse behaviour for CLAP under Linux.

  • Version 1.2.6 / 09.10.2025
  • Minor fixes and improvements.

  • Version 1.2.5 / 07.10.2025
  • Important bug fixes.

  • Version 1.2.4 / 30.09.2025
  • Set different background colors for EQ instances in DAW session.
  • UI cleanup.

  • Version 1.2.2 / 22.09.2025
  • Fixes crash when right-click on volume slider.

  • Version 1.2.1 / 18.09.2025
  • Improved multi-selection behaviour when changing gain.
  • Framework update.

  • Version 1.2.0 / 09.09.2025
  • Increased frequency range up to 30kHz.
  • Various minor fixes and improvements.

  • Version 1.1.6 / 08.09.2025
  • Enhanced filter algorithms for greater accuracy near the Nyquist limit.
  • Optimized for improved CPU efficiency.
  • Various minor fixes and improvements.

  • Version 1.1.4 / 03.09.2025
  • Important bug fixes.